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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1980
Page
4
Hugh Shott is editor and Richard Wesley executive editor. The page presents a variety of editorial and political opinions. Except for the column directly below, the pieces do not necessarily reflect the newspaper’s views.
Quoted biblical verse Prov 6 27 28 warns that yielding to temptation leads to fiery consequences. The passage, attributed to Solomon, asks if a person can carry fire close and not burn, or walk on hot coals without singeing feet.
Editorial argues OPEC’s failure to agree on a new price formula signals disunity but warns optimism is premature. It notes Saudi Arabia and UAE balked at a $32 per barrel benchmark, predicts a 2 cent rise per gallon in U S fuel prices, and urges reducing dependence on OPEC through coal and atomic energy to end foreign oil dominance.
The piece argues that a truly balanced budget is desirable for fiscal discipline but warns that a vast tax increase to achieve balance, as proposed by the Carter Administration for 1981, would distort incentives, inflate money, and fail to curb inflation. It stresses the real issue is high outlays, not financing methods, and notes potential deficits if productivity falls. It cites Kemp and Stockman on inflation.
The piece analyzes John Anderson as a potential third party or independent candidate in the 1976 presidential race. It covers ballot access hurdles, legal challenges, and uncertainty about his platform and running mate. It notes state-by-state access issues, potential court battles, and how Anderson may balance liberal and conservative stances to appeal to anti Carter and anti Reagan voters.
Commentary on Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, detailing Reagan’s alleged demagoguery and criticising his economic policies. Notes prior pledges, tax debates, unemployment trends, and budget differences while arguing the deficit and federal size drive the current economic woes.
A confidential memo warned that federal grant power must not influence elections. The piece cites cases where grants, loans, and endorsements coincided with primary contests, including Ohio and Florida events, Murdoch ties, census staffing shifts, and a controversial Reinhardt judicial nomination amid alleged crime links.
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